What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3038 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated that Ubaidullah bin Abu Yazeed said:, states: "I heard Ibn Abbas say: I was one of those whom the Prophet sent ahead amongh the weak ones of his family."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 3038 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3038

The Book of Hajj

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ حُرَيْثٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي يَزِيدَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ، يَقُولُ أَنَا مِمَّنْ، قَدَّمَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم لَيْلَةَ الْمُزْدَلِفَةِ فِي ضَعَفَةِ أَهْلِهِ ‏.‏

I heard Ibn Abbas say: I was one of those whom the Prophet sent ahead amongh the weak ones of his family.

Narrated by It was narrated that Ubaidullah bin Abu Yazeed said:

Context

Ibn Abbas recounts being among those whom the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) sent ahead during the night of Muzdalifah, indicating the Prophet's care for the vulnerable members of the community. This act reflects the importance of looking after those who may need extra support during significant events.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle encourages individuals to support those who may be less able to cope in challenging situations, such as the elderly or those with disabilities, ensuring that everyone is included and cared for.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it relates to the practices and considerations during the pilgrimage, particularly regarding the treatment of vulnerable individuals.

Hajj